Ten Privacy Principles

Insurance Depot Ltd. abides by the following Privacy Principles. These principles are based on the federal government's privacy legislation, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

Accountability

We have full responsability of any personal information under our control.

Identifying purposes

The purposes for which personal information is collected, will be clearly stated by us, or through our or your authorized representatives.

Consent

Your consent is required to collect use and share personal information, subject to certain exceptions. Such exceptions are set out in the law and include where legal, medical or security reasons make it impossible or impractical to seek consent. Your consent may be expressed in writing. It may also be given verbally, electronically, or through our or your authorized representatives. In certain circumstances, it may also be implied.

Limits to information we may collect

The collection of your personal information must be fair, lawful, and limited to that which is necessary for the purposes identified.

Limits to use and disclosure

Your personal information can only be used or disclosed for the purposes for which it was collected, other purposes you consent to, or as required or permitted by law. It may only be kept as long as necessary to satisfy the purposes for which it was collected, or as required or permitted by law.

Accuracy

Any personal information that is collected, used or disclosed should be as accurate, complete and as up-to-date as is necessary for the purpose for which it is to be used.

Safeguards

Personal information shall be protected by security safeguards that are appropriate to the sensitivity of the information, in order to protect your personal information from unwarranted intrusion, release or misuse.

Keeping you updated

Information about our privacy policies and practices for managing your personal information will be made available to you.

Individual access

Upon written request, you will be informed of the existence, use and disclosure of your personal information, and you will be given access to it, subject to certain exceptions, as permitted by law. You may also verify the accuracy and completeness of your information, and request that it be amended, if appropriate.

Inquiries and concerns

You may contact us if you have any inquiries or concerns about our privacy policies and practices.